Bring out the best in every person
For over 18 years, we’ve been practicing our craft in one of the last places you might expect. Prison. Our programs focus on communication, empathy, and public speaking. If you’d like to get involved, we’d be happy to make that happen
People starts with person
In America, there are 2 million people in jail or prison right now.
Want to get involved?
If you want to learn the meaning of the word service, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
Our philanthropic efforts are centered around prison outreach.
Incarceration affects 2 in 4 Americans. We think this is a problem worth solving because it touches so many people in so many ways.
For 18 years, we’ve been focused on bringing the gift of understanding people to prisons.
Our hands-on approach and continuous efforts with a population often written off by society are working in a big way.
The goal is to reduce recidivism by teaching better communication. This takes the form of weekly visits to some of the most notorious facilities in the country.
Public speaking is at the center of our strategy. Something great happens when people hold a microphone and stand in front of a room filled with strangers.
We’re doing something right because our programs are growing. The feedback we get from students, their families, and the administration is something we’re very proud of.
In some facilities, our programs have become so popular we’ve had to add additional classes.
Throughout the year we host speaking competitions between units that draw big audiences and receive tremendous support.
When family members attend these competitions, students get a rare chance to show everyone the best version of themselves. Speeches and debates that take months of preparation become social proof that change is possible.
What none of us expected were the benefits we receive from running these programs. The satisfaction derived from seeing people who struggled to communicate becoming powerful speakers is hard to describe, but it sure feels good.
And that’s all the motivation we need.
The word philanthropy has become synonymous with writing big checks, but what good are resources without people? To us, the value of showing up is equally important as raising money.
If you’d like to learn more, get involved, or help amplify our reach, we’d be happy to have a chat and answer your questions.
Kind Regards,
Questions & Answers
Volunteers are essential. Below you’ll find answers to common questions. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Let us know how we can help by submitting your question here.
Yes. Programs are conducted with the full cooperation of the administration and are fully staffed at all times.
We don’t accept donations, but we can refer you to a non-profit approved by the prison administration. Your help is very much appreciated.
30 is the average size of each club. Club size is set by the administration. Larger units may have more than one club to keep groups relatively small.
No. What you need to be is someone who wants to help. No matter how much or little experience you have, we can make it work.
Yes. Volunteers are held to the same level of accountability as any other staff. You’re person and your vehicle are subject to search. Once inside, you’d also be subject to search for any reason.
Designated areas are specified for each meeting. Chairs, tables, and audio equipment are provided. When you arrive, you’ll have everything you need to oversee the class.
You’ll be provided with a code of conduct once you get started. It’s easy to understand and provides clear guidance for do’s and don’ts.
Every volunteer must fill out paperwork and be approved by the administration before they can begin. A criminal record will not prevent you from participating.
Once a week on Saturdays for 2 hours and once a year for a day-long competition.
You’ll be assigned a point of contact to notify if something comes up. We’re grateful for your help, and we realize life happens. Because the clubs have a built-in layer of peer management, classes still happen if you can’t attend.
From most places in the metroplex, you can count on about an hour and a half without traffic.
No. All the class materials are provided.
No. You’ll be responsible for getting yourself to the facility. If more than one volunteer is attending, it’s not uncommon to share a ride.
Yes. Once you pass security, you’ll be directed to the parking area.
Every accommodation possible will be made. We appreciate your help and so do the students. You’re always free to come and go as you please.
Private facilities shared with the staff are always available.
Some facilities are air-conditioned, and others are not. Casual loose-fitting clothing works best when you visit. Facilities without air conditioning have large fans that do a surprisingly good job making it comfortable.
There’s a full medical staff in the building and standing by at all times. If you’re taking medication or have a chronic condition, you’ll be asked to disclose that when you go through the screening process.
No. This is a strictly enforced policy. This is a device-free zone. Beyond a notebook and a pen, you won’t be allowed to bring anything past security.
This will depend on the circumstances. At the very least we’d need confirmation from the municipality. We’ll require a written letter and point of contact before we’d be able to sign your time sheet.
No. You’ll be provided with all the materials and training you’ll need. All meetings follow the same format, which is easy to learn and makes things predictable.
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